Rachel Hutton
Reporter
FeaturesRachel Hutton writes lifestyle and human-interest stories for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was previously the editor of Minnesota Monthly and Midwest Home magazines and City Pages' food critic. She's especially interested in profiling notable Minnesotans to explore their impact and complexity and telling stories that reveal the human impact of issues in the news.
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Two DJs stalked by the same listener. Is a life of terror the price of being in the public eye?
What made Mary Lucia and Jade Tittle so good at their jobs also brought a decade of abuse. Our desire to “know” on-air personalities puts women, especially, at risk.
December 1, 2025
Move over, Chuck E. Cheese: The Walker’s new kid-friendly exhibit courts families
The Minneapolis museum’s “Show & Tell” features climbable sculptures and a 20,000-piece puzzle.
November 30, 2025
What’s it like to use Waymo? We rode in a driverless car — and would try it again.
The driverless ride-sharing company is expanding to Minneapolis. Here’s how it works and what it’s like.
November 21, 2025
To stave off smartphones, parents answer the landline’s call: ‘I can’t recommend it highly enough’
Nostalgic millennials say home phones keep kids off the internet, ring up conversation skills.
November 10, 2025
Minnesota native and stylist to Hollywood stars dishes on Prince and fashion
Chaise Dennis chats about dressing Emmy winners and offers tips for cold-weather style.
October 23, 2025
Has the country’s greatest giant-pumpkin grower reached the end of his vine?
Tragedy planted the seed for Anoka’s world-record setter. But after a season full of surprises, retirement might be on Travis Gienger’s mind.
October 20, 2025
Staying here for MEA? These 7 family activities are as much fun for adults as for kids.
Fire an apple cannon. Climb a sculpture. Make the most of MEA break.
October 15, 2025
This center of the world … is in a Wisconsin cornfield?
How a quirky geographic landmark put the middle-of-nowhere on the tourist-trap map.
October 5, 2025
An insider’s view of Minneapolis’ hot vintage clothing scene
To meet rising demand for nostalgic fashion, this dealer keeps his sources secret, sells to Japan and sleeps in his car for a find.
September 22, 2025
Textile Center’s massive garage sale is a destination for bargain-hunting makers
It’s a treasure trove of fabric, yarn, sewing machines and quirky UFOs (UnFinished Objects).
September 19, 2025
Charlie Kirk rallied young conservatives on campus and online: ‘He was one of us’
Minnesota Republicans say the late political activist appealed to Gen Z voters through his unfiltered debates and prolific social-media posts.
September 17, 2025
What you need to know about the StudBudz, Minnesota’s breakout celebrities
After Lynx players Court and T livestreamed the WNBA All-Star Game on Twitch, they’ve become off-court stars.
September 11, 2025
